According to the company’s fourth-quarter financial report, Tesla has announced that manufacturing of the Cybertruck will begin later this year. This is sure to thrill Tesla enthusiasts, since the Cybertruck, Tesla’s first pickup truck, has been delayed multiple times. The business did not disclose any other information other than to mention that the Cybertruck is still in the “tooling” phase.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally revealed the Cybertruck in November 2019 during a promotional event in Los Angeles. The vehicle has been compared to scenes from the films “Mad Max” and “Blade Runner.” The Cybertruck, according to Musk, was “inspired partially by ‘The Spy Who Loved Me,'” a reference to the amphibious Lotus Esprit S1 featured in the 1977 James Bond film.
The Cybertruck boasts an electric range of up to 500 miles, a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a starting price of less than $40,000. Buyers will, however, have to pay an extra $15,000 for Tesla’s driver assistance system Full Self-Driving. Musk said on November 24, 2019, that Tesla received at least 187,000 orders for the Cybertruck only five days after it was presented.
Despite the delays, Franz von Holzhausen, the Cybertruck’s primary vehicle designer, has declared that the vehicle’s design is complete. He also demonstrated several new Cybertruck features, such as front doors comparable to the Model X premium SUV. Sensors in the doors will detect the presence of a key fob, enabling the driver to lock and unlock the car without using the key fob. Von Holzhausen also said that the Cybertruck would be available with a yoke steering wheel, which he believes will give a “wonderful driving experience” as well as a “simpler and cleaner” interior cockpit.
Other electric trucks on the market include the Rivian R1T, the GMC Hummer pickup from GM, the Chevy Silverado electric pickup, and the F-150 Lightning, the electric version of the Ford F-150 pickup. However, the Cybertruck’s distinctive design may provide it with an advantage over its rivals, according to von Holzhausen, who noted that the vehicle’s unconventional appearance has attracted individuals who would not ordinarily contemplate purchasing a pickup truck.
Finally, Tesla’s Cybertruck has the potential to be a game changer for both the business and the industry. Its futuristic look and all-electric drivetrain might appeal to a whole new sort of customer, disrupting the traditional pickup truck industry. The announcement that manufacturing would begin later this year is a significant step forward for the business, and it will be fascinating to watch how customers react to the Cybertruck once it enters the market. Whatever the conclusion, one thing is certain: Tesla’s Cybertruck is a risky move, and it will be intriguing to watch what the future holds for this groundbreaking electric pickup truck.
